W2: Computer-Controlled Cutting.

I joined this HTM(A)A class from week 3. I did my laser cutting project as a side project on final project weeks. Here are steps in visual.


AutoCAD for iPhone cradle

Make the base object with guide lines. 

Here are important commands to remember:
  • trim
  • array
  • break
  • explode

I saved .dxf file and opened with CorelDraw on the laser cutter terminal PC. 


Here are cut results and assembling process.

I cut the board to fit the laser cutter platform.

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Laser cut products.

It is critical to have thin and flat layers of wood glue.


Overnight curing.